~The Last Thing on Her Mind~

Nadia could only guess why Chloe was fighting outside the gate of a mansion she just so happened to be in.

Was she related to someone here? She hoped not.

Russell paid no attention to the rabid woman. It was more like he didn't want to see her or her to notice him, which bothered Nadia.

Indiana stood, dropping her napkin. "Staying any longer would keep me at a loss." Her eyes shifted to Russell. "You know how sick that makes me. Now, if you would please excuse me, I've got better places to be. I appreciated the stake."

Indiana picked up her handbag, giving Nadia a clear 'this isn't over look' before walking away from the setting.

"Pardon her, father. She's just a bit worked up from adjusting to the new situation."

Situation? Yes, that would properly describe Nadia's surfacing.

She turned to look at the gate and saw that the condition had calmed down. Looking away when Russell grabbed her hand on the table, he got on his feet, alongside Nadia, and s